Tummy Tuck in Izmir: Methods and Recovery
Removal of excess skin and fat from the abdomen with repair of separated muscles. We do classic and mini tummy tucks, considering diastasis and post-pregnancy scars
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What is a tummy tuck
and who is it for?
In a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) the surgeon tightens the front abdominal wall and removes stretched excess skin and fat. It does not replace diet and exercise and is not for weight loss. What it gives is a flat abdominal contour: no overhanging skin-and-fat apron, repaired separated rectus muscles and, if needed, a new navel.
It is chosen when, after childbirth, a C-section or major weight loss, there is excess skin and diastasis — rectus abdominis muscles that have separated. This is not fixable by diet and exercise: stretched skin does not shrink and separated muscles need surgery to come together. Pregnancy should come 12 months or more later, and surgery is not done while breastfeeding.
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10 years of abdominal surgery experience
Free consultation before surgery
Tummy tuck techniques at City Medical Centre
Classic tummy tuck
The classic operation begins with a horizontal incision above the pubic area, its length depending on the amount of excess tissue. The scar line is planned so that underwear and swimwear hide it. The surgeon repairs separated rectus muscles, removes excess skin and fat, repositions the navel and places drains; it takes 2–4 hours under general anaesthesia.
Indicated for marked excess skin, rectus diastasis and a C-section scar.
Mini tummy tuck with diastasis repair
With a mini tummy tuck, only the lower abdomen is corrected: the incision is shorter and the navel stays in place. It addresses a narrower issue — a small amount of excess skin with diastasis or overhang above a C-section scar as the main concern — and recovery is shorter. The surgeon decides on the technique at an in-person consultation after assessing muscles and skin.
Less trauma, shorter recovery — for cases with minor excess skin.
How the surgery goes: from consultation to result
Surgeon consultation
We listen to your wishes: the surgeon examines you, assesses the fat deposits and rules out contraindications. City Medical Centre also orders hormone screening that helps predict the long-term result.
Pre-surgery check-up
Pre-surgery tests: blood (complete count, coagulation panel, biochemistry, infections — HIV, hepatitis, syphilis), ECG, chest X-ray and, if needed, a GP consultation.
All tests can be done at the clinic with no waiting.
Preparation
Medicines affecting clotting stop 2 weeks before, alcohol and smoking stop a week before for faster healing, and the last meal is 8 hours before.
Surgery day
You meet the surgeon, the skin is marked and compression garments are fitted. The surgery is done under general anaesthesia and lasts 2–4 hours.
Waking up and monitoring
The patient is kept in hospital under medical supervision for 1–3 days after surgery.
Recovery
A compression binder for 1.5–2 months; most swelling disappears within 30 days; office work after 2–3 weeks; final result assessed at 3 months.
Surgeon consultation
We listen to your wishes: the surgeon examines you, assesses the fat deposits and rules out contraindications. City Medical Centre also orders hormone screening that helps predict the long-term result.
Pre-surgery check-up
Pre-surgery tests: blood (complete count, coagulation panel, biochemistry, infections — HIV, hepatitis, syphilis), ECG, chest X-ray and, if needed, a GP consultation.
All tests can be done at the clinic with no waiting.
Preparation
Medicines affecting clotting stop 2 weeks before, alcohol and smoking stop a week before for faster healing, and the last meal is 8 hours before.
Surgery day
You meet the surgeon, the skin is marked and compression garments are fitted. The surgery is done under general anaesthesia and lasts 2–4 hours.
Waking up and monitoring
The patient is kept in hospital under medical supervision for 1–3 days after surgery.
Recovery
A compression binder for 1.5–2 months; most swelling disappears within 30 days; office work after 2–3 weeks; final result assessed at 3 months.
Post-op check-ups
Until the end of the year, see your surgeon after surgery to review results and get more information, at the clinic's expense
Who the surgery suits and who it doesn't
Have chronic conditions? Please consult one of the clinic's doctors!
Indications
Excess abdominal skin and fat after childbirth or weight loss
Separation of the rectus muscles (diastasis)
A sagging lower abdomen or an apron of skin
After childbirth or rapid weight loss — restoring the silhouette
Lower abdominal scars, including after a C-section
Contraindications
Age under 18
Endocrine obesity
Severe chronic and mental illness
Decompensated diabetes
Blood clotting disorders
Cancer
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Severe heart, kidney or liver disease
Temporary contraindications: inflammatory skin conditions in the treated area, acute infections, menstruation, anticoagulant use
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Recovery after a tummy tuck
Straight after surgery the patient spends 1–3 days in hospital under medical supervision. Drains are usually removed on day two, and stitches after 7 days. A compression binder is worn for 1.5–2 months — it supports the abdominal wall and shapes a smooth contour. Most swelling resolves within 30 days, and office work resumes after 2–3 weeks. Sports, sauna and heavy lifting are off-limits for 2–3 months, and sleeping on your back with knees bent is advised at first. The scar matures fully by 12 months, fading and becoming barely noticeable.
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11+ years of experience
Dr. Goncharova
Dermatovenereologist, trichologist, surgeon
11+ years of experience
Why patients choose City Medical Centre
Before surgery an endocrinologist rules out hormonal causes of obesity — this hormonal approach makes the long-term result more reliable
Combined procedures
A tummy tuck can be combined in one operation with liposuction of the flanks and waist or diastasis repair — one anaesthesia and one recovery period
Support until the result
Throughout recovery the surgeon stays in contact; the contract fixes the price, with no hidden extra charges
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Tummy tuck: frequently asked questions
Can I have a tummy tuck combined with liposuction or diastasis repair?
Yes, it's allowed and very common in practice. Liposuction of the flanks and waist is added to a tummy tuck, and after childbirth — repair of rectus diastasis. A combination like this shortens recovery, and at an in-person consultation the surgeon will explain how extensive the procedure will be.
Is a tummy tuck a way to lose weight?
No, a tummy tuck is not for losing weight. It serves another goal — removing surplus stretched skin and the fat apron and restoring the abdominal muscle wall. Surgery requires a stable weight; if yours is still changing, first consult a dietitian or endocrinologist.
Will there be a scar after surgery?
Yes, there will be a scar — the unavoidable price of removing excess skin. In a classic tummy tuck the incision runs across the lower abdomen from hip to hip and sits below the underwear or swimsuit line; in a mini tummy tuck it is much shorter. Over time the scar fades and becomes thin.
Will the surgery remove stretch marks and sagging skin?
Exactly this is what the surgery does: sagging skin and the fat apron are removed completely, and stretch marks below the navel disappear with them. The surgeon brings the upper abdominal skin downward, so the tummy is smooth without an extra lift.
Is the surgery painful?
No, the procedure is painless: the tummy tuck is done under general anaesthesia, so the patient feels nothing. The first days bring tightness and soreness, eased with doctor-prescribed painkillers; the discomfort drops noticeably by the end of the first week.
What should you avoid after a tummy tuck?
Everyone has the same restrictions after a tummy tuck: for the first 2–3 weeks, no physical exertion, heavy lifting or sudden movements, and for at least a month, no sauna, steam bath, pool, tanning beds, alcohol or smoking. Sport comes back gradually and only with the surgeon's approval. Compression garments are worn for another 4–8 weeks.
Tummy tuck: from what age, and is there an upper age limit?
Minimum age — 18, and only with no contraindications. There is no upper limit; each case at our clinic is considered individually after an examination and assessment of health.
How does a mini tummy tuck differ from a classic one?
It is a question of scope. With a small excess of skin below the navel, a mini tummy tuck is enough: the incision is shorter, the navel is not moved and recovery is quicker. The classic operation removes the skin-and-fat apron across the entire abdomen, moves the navel and allows diastasis repair along the full length of the muscles.
How long does recovery take?
Recovery goes through three milestones. Office work — after 2–3 weeks. Swelling and tightness — gone by 1.5–2 months. The final result and scar — assessed at 6–12 months, when the tissues fully adapt.
Will the result last with weight gain and after pregnancy?
Removed skin doesn't come back, so that part of the result is permanent. The abdomen will stretch again only with significant weight gain — keep your weight stable. Pregnancy is possible after a tummy tuck, but it stretches the repaired muscles, so the surgery is planned once your family is complete.
Do you need special preparation for surgery?
Yes, it is required. 7–10 days ahead of a tummy tuck, give up smoking, alcohol and medicines that affect blood clotting. You'll need a pre-surgery check-up: blood tests, ECG, leg vein ultrasound, plus GP and anaesthetist consultations. Complete it early, not on the day before.
When will the result be visible?
It's the same for all patients: the first changes show 2 weeks after surgery, when the main swelling goes down. After that there are two checkpoints — an interim result at 1.5–2 months and the final contours at 3–6 months.
Do you need to stay in hospital, and for how long?
Yes, it is needed: a classic tummy tuck requires 1–2 days in hospital under medical supervision, while one day is usually enough after a mini tummy tuck. You recover further at home, and the surgeon monitors progress at scheduled check-ups.
What tests are needed before surgery?
Before a tummy tuck, the list is identical for all: blood and urine tests, coagulation panel, biochemistry, infection tests, ECG, chest X-ray, ultrasound of the leg veins and a GP's report. The exact list comes from the surgeon at the consultation, and tests usually stay valid for 10–14 days.
Is diastasis always repaired during a tummy tuck?
No, repair is needed only when the rectus abdominis muscles are actually separated, not for everyone. The surgeon identifies diastasis at the examination; if in doubt, it is confirmed by ultrasound. Separated muscles are brought together during the same surgery, without a separate procedure.
Can you plan a pregnancy after a tummy tuck?
A tummy tuck does not forbid pregnancy, but order is important: first childbirth, then the surgery. If it's the other way round, skin and muscles stretch again and part of the result is lost. Surgeons advise: if you plan a child, wait at least a year after the procedure.
Do you have to wear compression garments, and for how long?
Yes, it's required — the garment supports tissues and reduces swelling, and without it recovery is worse. The first 3–4 weeks it is worn around the clock, after that during the day for about another month. The operating surgeon will tell you the exact period.
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Choosing abdominoplasty in Izmir
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is surgical tightening of the front abdominal wall that removes excess stretched skin and fat. It is not a weight-loss method and does not replace diet or exercise. For patients from Izmir, the goal is a flat abdominal contour: removing the overhanging skin-and-fat apron, repairing separated rectus muscles and, where needed, creating a new navel.
In the classic operation the surgeon makes a horizontal incision above the pubic area, its length set by the amount of excess tissue. The separated rectus muscles are repaired, excess skin and fat are removed, the navel is repositioned and drains are placed. The mini version works only on the lower abdomen through a shorter incision. Patients from Izmir are under general anaesthesia throughout.
Start with a free consultation for a tummy tuck in Izmir. The surgeon assesses your abdomen, explains the difference between the classic and mini techniques for your case and gives the final price, which is then recorded in the contract. Apply before the end of the year and the consultation is at the clinic's expense. Write to us in any messenger or use the form on the page.
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